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February - March 2021 Arvada Moving Forward: One of the many Arvada businesses supported through CARES Funding
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COVID-19 vaccine information and resources
The Colorado Department of Public Health and En-
vironment (CDPHE) expects that the initial supply of
COVID-19 vaccines will be limited for several months and
has developed a phased approach to vaccine distribution.
To learn about the phases of vaccine distribution, what to
expect at a vaccine appointment and to access a robust list
of vaccine FAQs, visit www.covid19.colorado.gov/for-
coloradans/vaccine/vaccine-for-coloradans.
If you do not have internet access or you wish to access
the information by telephone, you may call 303-389-1687
or 877-462-2911 (Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.;
Saturday - Sun, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Answers are available in
multiple languages. Remember that your best source for
learning more about when and how YOU
Resources for vaccine information can access a COVID-19 vaccine is your
specific to your county: healthcare provider.
• Jefferson County Public Health: Public health agencies have indicated that it will take some
www.jeffco.us/4210/COVID-19-Vaccine time for everyone to be vaccinated, and the City urges
residents to continue to wear masks, wash your hands and
• Tri-County Public Health (for Arvadans who live east
watch your distance, and to follow other health guidelines
of Sheridan in Adams County):
throughout the process. If you have questions about the
www.tchd.org/866/COVID-19-Vaccines
City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, visit
www.arvada.org/COVID-19.
Recommitting to better customer service
As part of our commitment to improving your level of We’ve recently completed a draft of the philosophy, which is
satisfaction when seeking information or assistance from available for your review on our website at www.arvada.org/
the City, we developed a Customer Experience Philosophy customer-experience-philosophy. A printed copy is
to help us more consistently provide a respectful, respon- available to those without internet access by calling
sive, reliable, relevant and convenient experience to you. 720-898-7500. If you have comments or suggestions for
Improving your experience helps us achieve our mission the document, visit www.speakup.arvada.org/quality-
to deliver superior services to enhance the lives of every- customer-service or call 720-898-7500.
one in our community.
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City Council appoints new Presiding
Municipal Judge
On Jan. 4, 2021, the Arvada City Council appointed Kathryn Kurtz as Arvada’s Presiding Munic-
ipal Judge, the first woman to serve in this position in Arvada. Judge Kurtz has worked as a Relief
Judge in Municipal Courts in Lakewood, Northglenn, Federal Heights and Golden presiding
over cases including traffic, zoning and criminal offenses. She has also served as the First Judicial
District Attorney’s Office and in the Special Victim’s Unit prosecuting Crimes Against Children
and Human Trafficking cases. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of
Arts in Sociology from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 1999 and her Juris Doctor from
the University of Denver, College of Law in 2002. Judge Kurtz lives in Arvada with her husband,
and two children, is active in her community, and serves on the board of directors for Robbie’s
Hope. To read more about Judge Kurtz, visit www. arvada.org/new-municipal-judge.
Employees of the 3rd and 4th Quarters 2020
Kyle Osborn Heidi Van Gieson
(IT Security Specialist) (Business Development Coordinator)
Service to the Organization Service to the Community
Kyle joined the City team in 2019. Heidi joined the City team in 2011 and
He was nominated for his innovation immediately began delivering superi-
during the pandemic utilizing technol- or services to clients in her role with
ogy to enable City employees to safely Arvada Events, acting as the liaison
and securely use remote functions on between the client and venue staff in
all devices across the organization without any disruption order to, in Heidi’s words, “ensure that each group’s vision
to employees’ job duties or City services and for his work came to life.” It was this dedication and passion that led
in digital forensics training public safety professionals to Heidi to facilitate the event-planning/fundraising for the
utilize sophisticated tools and techniques. Kyle’s colleagues local non-profit Robbie’s Hope, which was established to
laud him as a “team player.” raise awareness and provide resources for the prevention of
teen suicide--a cause which inspired Heidi to go above and
Stephanie Hunn
beyond in support of the foundation.
(Arvada Police Department Training
Coordinator) Jim McLaughlin
Service to the Organization (Central Stores Manager)
Service to the Organization and the
Stephanie joined the City team in 2015.
Community
When the pandemic hit, Stephanie
quickly recognized that communication Jim joined the City team in 2015. When
and training would be more critical than the pandemic hit last spring, Personal
ever. She immediately helped implement video conferenc- Protective Equipment (PPE) was an
ing solutions and virtual learning platforms, ensuring that in-demand commodity worldwide.
PD members continued adherence to strict training stan- Committed to the well-being of his teammates, Jim im-
dards set forth by APD Policy and Colorado Peace Officer mediately began increasing PPE orders and finding new
Standards in Training placing APD far ahead of the stan- contract vendors. Anticipating price increases, Jim ordered
dards set at the National and local levels. “In a profession frequently-purchased items in large amounts--items that
that relies on continual training and evolving standards,” now sell for as much as three times the previous price.
said Stephanie’s colleagues, “Stephanie’s dedication and Additionally, he leveraged his skills and relationships with
innovation ensures that PD employees receive the highest vendors to assist with PPE for local partners and businesses,
quality training--training that goes above and beyond rec- buying in bulk to save money for all. Jim was nominated
ommended standards.” by his colleagues for his “easy going, friendly service to the
employees and for his superior work as a Buyer.”
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2020 Team of the Year and Employees of the Year
At year’s end, a Team of the Year is selected and employees who received awards during the year are considered for further
recognition as Employees of the Year.
2020 Team of the Year: City of Arvada Facilities
The Facilities team, which consists of 21 professionals, was selected as Team of the Year for their tireless work and com-
mitment to keeping the City of Arvada employees and visiting members of the community safe in City facilities during the
pandemic. They are proud to announce that at the time of the printing of this edition no COVID-19 outbreaks occurred in
City facilities. From the custodial crew’s diligence sanitizing and cleaning facilities to the construction crew’s installation
of Plexiglas and other safety measures, the Facilities team worked collaboratively and cooperatively. They were nominated
by colleagues for their “dedication and hard work” and for “being on the front lines every day, ensuring the safety of fellow
employees and the community.” A big thank you to our awesome Facilities team!
Pictured: Tony Boscia, David Crespin, Cory Hines, Tom Wisniowski, Anna Przybylek, Bronislawa Pena, Bozena Zwierzynski,
Krystyna Weryk, Kim Vagher, Martha Wojciechowski, Paul Longshore, Scott Masuhr, Larry Leis, Ryan Blaha,
Patty Carrico, Nathan Robledo, Miki Romero. Not Pictured: Allen Beal, David Nelson, Ben Zera.
Employees of the Year:
Steve Milke and Detective Nate Neidig, honored as Employees of the Year, were also recognized as Employees of the 2nd Quarter
in 2020 and were featured in the Oct./Nov. 2020 issue of the Arvada Report. Visit www.arvada.org/the-arvada-report to read
their stories.
Service to the Service to the
Organization: Community:
Steve Milke Nate Neidig
City Manager’s Office: Police Department:
Steve was nominated Nate was nominated
for his dedication, focus, for his relentless pur-
creativity, passion, flex- suit in helping bring
ibility and his commit- charges against a child
ment to the City team abuse perpetraitor
creating COVID-19 and for his passionate
signage for City facilities commitment to the
and other citywide ame- safety of the commu-
nities and for his support nity.
of the 2020 Census.
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RESPECT, DEDICATION, RESPONSIBILITY. WE WILL ALWAYS STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE
Arvada Police Department School Resource Officers
For more than two decades, the Arvada Police Department rotating elementary SRO. Each of these schools is unique to
(APD) has placed police officers in City of Arvada schools. its community. The SROs work with each school’s adminis-
As violent crimes related to schools have increased, the Ar- tration and community in providing the best resources and
vada Police Department implemented the School Resource services to the students and communities.
Officer program.
All City of Arvada SROs have been through the National
In starting the program, the students’ safety was the prior- Association of School Resource Officers introductory SRO
ity, providing the young students in the community a safe course. This course is currently the national standard in
place to learn. The department started with placing a School SROs and their training. This course teaches that there are
Resource Officer (SRO) in every public high school. As a three primary purposes for a school resource officer. Those
police department, we quickly realized there were many three purposes are school safety, informal counselor/men-
benefits of having officers in the schools. The SROs also tor and education. Discipline is not one of the three prima-
quickly became an integral part of the school community in ry objectives of an SRO. All school discipline is and should
which they worked. be handled by the school administration.
When we respond to emergency calls for service, such as The SROs are not inside of the schools with the goal of
traffic accidents, assaults, child abuse or domestic violence, strict enforcement in mind. Through the unified support of
a police officer in uniform can be intimidating. Introducing the SRO and school administration, several situations can
police officers into our school system to work side by side be handled without criminal charges. Our SROs prefer to
with school staff allows our youngest community members resolve problems within the school without writing a ticket
to see a police officer as an essential resource and not be or making an arrest. The start of restorative practices in
frightened. The department now invests over one million schools has helped with these goals and priorities.
dollars in the SRO program. It has ten officers assigned
Our SROs build relationships with their students, allowing
to the following schools: Arvada High School, Arvada
them to gauge what resources might be best to help support
West High School, Pomona High School, Ralston Valley
them. The SROs work closely with the City attorney and
High School, Arvada K8, Foster K8, North Arvada Middle
the juvenile district attorneys. This partnership is essential
School, Oberon Middle School, Three Creeks K8 and a
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because the SRO can talk with the attorney about a crimi- safety. The SROs also respond to most Safe2Tell (an anon-
nally charged student and discuss what resources, classes or ymous reporting platform for schools in Colorado) reports
programs might benefit the student best. The goal is always within the city.
to help students learn and become better, so they do not
We are proud to have a wonderful working relationship
become repeat offenders.
with our area schools and the Jefferson County Public
Our SRO program is about more than placing officers in School District. We are even more proud of our SRO
schools and performing the above duties. Our SROs also program and the officers within it. If you have any ques-
plan and teach a teen academy each year during the sum- tions about our program, please feel free to call the Arvada
mer. They attend after-school events like dances to continue Police Department or contact one of our many SROs, as
to build relationships within a more relaxed atmosphere. they would be glad to meet with you. More information
The SROs host and teach parent academies with the hope of about our SRO program can be found at www.arvada.org/
empowering parents. The officers continue their education school-resource-officers.
and training with current trends with youth and school
Ralston House - Help Plant Hope
As we prepare for National Child Abuse Prevention
Month in April, we reflect on the past twelve months.
Ralston House remained open during the State ordered
shelter-in-place mandates to provide essential services—
forensic interviews, victim advocacy and pediatric sex as-
sault medical examinations when needed to child victims
and their families. We responded to a surge of child abuse
cases brought on by child victims sheltering in place with
their perpetrators.
Ralston House established enhanced cleaning protocols
and new health screening processes to mitigate exposure
to COVID-19 for child victims and their families and the
professionals that we work with. And despite not being
able to hold fundraising events last year, Ralston House
adjusted and created virtual events that allowed com-
munity members and supporters to continue to support
our mission to stop child abuse and start the healing for people to tell. Let the pinwheel gardens serve as a beacon
children and youth in our community. of hope for all who struggle. To see a sea of blue pinwheels
spinning throughout our communities, we’ll know that
Among our staff, and those we know, we suffered great our community is strong, and we’ll support each other
loss—illness, death, financial and employment challenges. and keep one another safe.
And yet, with your help and your support we weathered
the storm; we persevered and continued our work to keep Pinwheel gardens can be planted in your garden, in a
children safe by providing a welcoming space for children planter, placed in a vase or on display in your home or
and youth who have experienced physical or sexual abuse business. Each pinwheel planted helps a child victim.
or who have witnessed violent crime to tell their stories. Pinwheel Gardens can be delivered or picked up in March
and displayed throughout the month of April.
In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month
in April, Ralston House plants pinwheel gardens through- To be a part of this year’s Pinwheel Garden campaign,
out our communities to show child victims and their please contact Jennifer at jkemps@ralstonhouse.org or
families that they are not alone, that their community learn more at www.ralstonhouse.org/pinwheels. YOU
supports them, and stands with them against child abuse. can make a difference this April by sponsoring a pinwheel
garden.
It is important now more than ever before for our com-
munity to band together to show child victims that we are If you suspect child abuse, please call 1-844-CO-4-KIDS
against child abuse; that if they are being hurt, we are safe or call 911.
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The Arvada Economic Development Association (AEDA) is the Arvada community’s business-to-government contact.
If your Arvada business has a question or needs support, AEDA staff is here to assist at 720-898-7010 or bizinfo@arvada.org.
Business Owner? Arvada Economic Development Association
New tax filing system launching March 1 Announces 2021 Board Appointments
The City’s Revenue Division has been working on up- The Arvada Economic Development Association (AEDA)
grading its online commercial tax filing software. The new would like to introduce its 2021 Board Officers: Alicia
system, called MuniRevs, will offer commercial taxpayers Svaldi with Faustson Tool, President; Paul Duncan with
benefits like the ability to manage multiple businesses, Pie Consulting & Engineering, Vice President; and Julie
easily file and pay all related tax returns at one time, and Witecki with Swinerton Builders, Secretary/Treasurer.
self-print business licenses. Additionally, AEDA welcomes the newly elected Board
Members: Michael Frie with PBS Wealth Management
“We listened to our customers’ feedback and are excited to
Consultants, Jeremy Gregory with Olde Town Flower
be able to introduce them to a new system that will make
Shoppe and Kate Hixson with Black Hound Design Com-
filing taxes at the City quick and painless,” said Bryan
pany. Paul Bunyard with Impact Development Fund will
Archer, Director of Finance.
be representing the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority, and
MuniRevs is the same system that is used by the State of Larry Barker with Sonsio will be representing the Arvada
Colorado, so the support and overall feel of the software Chamber.
is effortless and concise for taxpayers. System integration
AEDA also welcomes new Retention Committee mem-
will be a huge improvement for taxpayers and will make
bers: Chris Owen with Madre Coffee, Namiko Eshima
reporting and paying taxes immediate.
with Namiko’s, Sara Schaeffner with The Digital Frontier
The City of Arvada will launch the MuniRevs tax system and Masaru Torito with Kokoro.
on March 1, 2021. Taxpayers will receive onboarding and
AEDA would like to thank outgoing AEDA Board Mem-
login information about this new system in February. City
bers: Ken Olsen, Paul Heller, Dave Doherty and Alan
of Arvada Revenue staff and MuniRevs customer support
Parker for their years of service, along with outgoing
will be available to help taxpayers prepare for this import-
Retention Committee members: Tom Huseas and Vince
ant transition. There will be lots of resources available
Geva. The organization appreciates the time they invested
including frequently asked questions and videos. Stay
and dedication to AEDA’s success.
tuned for your personalized information, and if you have
questions, contact the Revenue staff at 720-898-7100 or
learn more at www.arvada.org/salestax.
New Arvada businesses CupBop (restaurant) 7450 W. 52nd Ave.
The following are a sample of new businesses that have Jersey Mike’s Subs 5324 Wadsworth Blvd.
either opened, are under new ownership, or plan to open La Tavola Five Parks (restaurant) 8560 Five Parks Drive
soon in Arvada. For a directory of Arvada businesses,
go to www.arvadaeconomicdevelopment.org (Business Midas 5325 Wadsworth Blvd.
Directory).
Personal Pilates Plus 5716 Ammons St.
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The Arvada Resiliency Taskforce
Stay up-to-date with the latest COVID resources from the Arvada Resiliency Taskforce at
www.arvadachamber.org/COVID-19.
City kicks off sub-area planning effort
The City of Arvada is continuing its planning efforts by Town and Northwest Arvada Plans were held last year. The
creating a series of “Sub-Area Plans” that focus on how the next round of virtual public meetings are scheduled for
future character of specific areas around the City will de- February 2021. Additional public participation opportuni-
velop over the next 20 years. It’s an important opportunity ties will occur throughout the year and will be updated on
to help shape the look and feel of Arvada as part of the im- the Advance Arvada website at www.AdvanceArvada.org.
plementation of the Comprehensive Plan and the updated
Land Development Code. The sub-areas that were initiated The City of Arvada Planning team looks forward to hearing
in 2020 include New Town Arvada Plan, Northwest Arvada your input on what you like to see the future of your area
Plan and Square Lake Plan in collaboration with Adams look and feel like. Participation is welcome and an import-
County. Additional area plans are anticipated to be com- ant element of the process to develop these plans. To learn
pleted over the next few years. about the boundaries of the plans along with informational
videos, updates, sign up for specific area emails and provide
The first round of public meetings that introduced the New comments, please visit www.AdvanceArvada.org.
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Garden In A Box AND Water-Wise Seminars for
a greener future
Resource Central’s Garden In A Box and Water-Wise
Seminar programs are coming.
• Garden In A Box:
www.resourcecentral.org/gardens
• Water-Wise Seminars:
www.resourcecentral.org/water-wise-seminars
Be the first to know when these great water-saving
programs become available! Learn more about the
programs and sign up for Resource Central’s wait lists
today!
Colorado’s indoor wood SustainAbility
burning restrictions: Recycling Center offers
what you need to know composting program
Although spring is just around the corner, it’s important
to remember that indoor wood burning is restricted on
Action Days (high pollution days) through March 31.
To find out if it is an Action Day, call the State Air
Quality Hotlines at 303-758-4848 (after 4 p.m., call
303-782-0211) or visit www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/
indoor-burning-restrictions. For more information
about wood burning in Arvada, visit www.arvada.org/
wood-burning.
During Action Days, only residents with an EPA certified
wood burning stove can burn. New wood stoves and in-
serts sold today in Colorado are EPA certified units. If you
have an older unit, you can verify it is EPA certified at
www.epa.gov/compliance/
list-epa-certified-wood-stoves.
You can now compost (VERY affordably) with Sustain-
Ability (6240 W. 54th Ave.) either through their pick-up
program or by dropping off at the site. Just $5/week for
weekly pickup of 5 gallons (they provide the container)
or $2 per 5-gallon container at the drop-off site. For more
information, visit www.sustainability-recycling.com/
compost or call 303-443-1310.
The Arvada Report | 10 | February - March 2021“Two Big Projects” moving toward construction
In 2018, the residents of Arvada approved Ballot Issue 3F character of the historic roadway. These improvements
for a bond issue to fund two major transportation proj- will create a safer and improved transportation corridor
ects: and a pedestrian/cyclist- friendly environment to access
the destinations on the north and
• Ralston Road between Yukon and Garrison streets at south sides of the roadway.
$15.3 million
W .72nd Avenue
• W. 72nd Avenue between Kipling and Simms streets at (Kipling to Simms streets)
$64.5 million
The bond was issued in February 2019 and de-
sign and engineering work moved into high gear.
Ralston Road and W. 72nd Avenue are important arterial
east-west routes through the city. Traffic studies that in-
formed the 2014 Comprehensive Plan found that W. 72nd
Simms St.
Kipling St.
Avenue and Ralston Road are congested and require ca-
pacity and operational enhancements to support the City’s
mobility needs. The study results show that increasing the W. 72nd Ave.
number of roadway lanes, adding turn lanes at intersec-
tions, updating traffic signals, and creating safe roadside
Oak St.
environments for pedestrians and cyclists will improve
the operation of the roadways and decrease traffic conges-
tion. Additionally, improvements to W. 72nd Avenue and
Ralston Road will help keep regional traffic on the region-
al roads and reduce cut-through traffic on neighborhood
collector roadways and local residential streets.
Ralston Road Phase Two
(Yukon to Garrison streets)
This project will reconstruct roadway pavement, widen
traffic lanes and provide wider sidewalks to improve traffic This project will widen W. 72nd Avenue between Kipling
flow and safety for drivers and pedestrians. It also includes and Simms streets to match the road east of Kipling. It
streetlights and streetscape features to enhance the visual will create an underpass at the Union Pacific Railroad
crossing near Oak Street to eliminate traffic backups and
support emergency response. It will also add bike lanes
and sidewalks, upgrade signalized intersections with the
Olde Wadsworth Blvd.
latest traffic signal equipment and technology and resolve
significant drainage issues along W. 72nd Avenue.
The traveling public can expect to see early utility work
Garrison St.
begin for both projects in the first quarter of 2021. Con-
Carr St.
struction activities will increase throughout the year. Res-
idents who wish to receive updates are invited to sign up
Garrison St.
for the project email lists. As construction progresses, you
will receive periodic updates with traffic pattern changes
RalstonSt.Rd.
Yukon
Ralston Rd. and other updates.
Sign up for updates:
W. 72nd Avenue Updates:
www.arvada.org/w-72nd-avenue-project
Ralston Road Phase Two Updates:
www.arvada.org/ralston-road-project
The Arvada Report | 11 | February - March 2021COMING IN JULY 2021 - A new option for waste collection
Starting July 2021, the City of Arvada’s new waste and
recycling program will begin. Arvada residents care about
efficient services and good value. The organized waste
hauling program will provide trash and recycling collection
services at a competitive price for most residents.
Benefits of the program include:
• Fewer trucks on our roads, reducing air and noise pollu-
tion and decreasing wear and tear on our streets.
• Better customer service for residents. The City’s con-
tract requires a dedicated customer service center and
a 99.9 % accuracy rate. The City will hold the hauler
accountable for its service level to customers.
• Lower costs for most residents.
• Recycling included so more residents have access to
affordable recycling.
The Arvada Report | 12 | February - March 2021Who is eligible to participate? conditions of your current contract may include a
cancellation fee.
Single-family homes, duplexes and townhomes (including
housing with fewer than eight multi-family units) in neigh- You can determine your own timing to enter the City’s
borhoods that DO NOT have organized waste collection. program if that works best for you. If you want to wait
until the end of your current contract to receive service
Apartment and condominium complexes with eight or
through the City’s program, choose “Minimum Service”
more units and commercial properties are exempt. Home-
now and then contact us when you are ready to request a
owners associations (HOAs) that already contract with a
higher service level that includes a cart. It’s important that
waste hauler are not required to participate in the pro-
you make a selection in March when you receive the City’s
gram; however, they may opt in. All HOA residents will pay
selection post card. If you do not make a selection, you will
an 88 cent fee and be included in the bulk item and yard
automatically receive Level 3 service in July.
debris services.
Do you have questions?
What’s next?
The new waste and recycling collection program is a
Residents who are eligible to participate in the program
significant change. It is normal to have questions about
are encouraged to review the available service levels to
what it means for you. Please call or email the City team
determine which one is right for them. Service level selec-
to get the facts.
tion communications from Republic Services and the City
will start to arrive in mailboxes soon. Phone: 720-898-7575
The City team also encourages residents to understand Email: wastehauling@arvada.org
their current waste hauling contract. The terms and
Web: www.arvada.org/waste-hauling
The Arvada Report | 13 | February - March 2021Chief’s Report- 2021 Budget
The Arvada Fire Protection District is pleased to publish The District’s primary
our 2021 budget, which was approved by our Board of source of revenue in 2021
Directors in December. In accordance with our commit- ($30 million) will be from
ment to transparency, the District’s budget is available for property taxes. Other major
review at www.arvadafire.com. sources of revenue are
received from ambulance
The District is not planning to collect more revenue in
transports ($5.2 million)
2021 than was collected in 2020. Fortunately, the District
and vehicle ownership taxes
has been fiscally responsible and can continue provid-
($2 million). About $7.5
ing exceptional service despite anticipating flat revenue
million will be transferred
collection. Just as citizens and businesses need to “live
from savings to help pay for
within their means,” so too does the Arvada Fire Protec-
the construction of two fire
tion District.
stations in 2021.
The largest line items in the District’s budget pays for our
most important asset: Our employees. Arvada’s firefight-
ers and staff members receive wages commensurate with
that of other suburban fire departments in the region, such
as Westminster Fire, Thornton Fire, North Metro Fire
Rescue and West Metro Fire Rescue. Employee bene-
fits, such as the 8.5 percent increase in health insurance
premiums applicable in 2021, also make up a significant
expense in the District’s budget. In 2021 the District will
also contribute to the pension fund for our retired volun-
teer firefighters in the amount of $175,000.
Board of Directors
Jim Whitfield Bob Loveridge Ted Terranova Andrea Romero Mark McGoff
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
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The Arvada Report | 14 | February - March 2021In addition to wages, benefits, and the two new fire sta- • $100,000 in funding to provide personal protective
tions that will be paid for in 2021, the District has budget- equipment for COVID emergency responses;
ed for the following other major expenditures: • A $1,100,000 loan payment toward construction proj-
ects previously completed at stations 2, 7, 8 and our
• The addition of six full-time firefighters necessary to
maintenance shop, as well as remodeling projects pre-
augment staffing at the new fire station in Candelas;
viously completed at our training center and stations 4,
• The purchase of a new fire engine to replace Engine
5, and 6. This loan will be paid off in 2023.
51 housed at our Olde Town fire station;
• The addition of a full-time Digital Communication & Should you have questions or suggestions regarding the
Marketing Specialist; District’s use of your tax dollars, I welcome and encour-
• Funds to implement a mental health emergency re- age you to contact me directly at mike.piper@arvada
sponse program; fire.com or 303-228-3602. Thank you for your continued
• A $680,000 contribution to fund our emergency 911 support of our mission to preserve life, property, and the
dispatch center (Jeffcom). environment. !
The Arvada Report | 15 | February - March 2021Don’t delay medical care!
In a medical emergency, every minute matters. Getting If you or a family mem-
care quickly can make a big difference in your treatment ber are experiencing
and help you have an easier recovery. Medical situations these or other emergen-
that should be addressed immediately include: cy symptoms, call 911
or visit your nearest
• Heart attack warning signs
hospital’s emergency
• Stroke warning signs room. Emergency rooms
are following strict safety measures to keep you safe from
• Severe stomach or abdominal pain, which could be
COVID-19. !
appendicitis, a gallbladder infection or something else
Chief Mitchell elected President of IAEMSC
Congratulations to Chief Mitchell for his recently elected position of
President of the International Association of Emergency Medical Ser-
vices Chiefs (IAEMSC)! IAEMSC is a nonprofit professional association
established to support, promote and advance the leadership of response
entities and to advocate for the EMS profession. The IAEMSC member-
ship consists of leaders from both career and volunteer EMS organiza-
tions, representing a diverse group of public and private EMS agencies
that respond to over 6.2 million emergencies and transport nearly 3.3
million patients each year. We know that Chief Mitchell will prove to be
a huge asset to this organization as he has been to ours. !
The Arvada Report | 16 | February - March 2021BC Osier new Colorado Task Force 1 Search Team Lead
Congratulations to Battalion Chief Osier for his recent selection as the new Colorado
Task Force 1 (CO-TF1) Search Team Lead. The task force is a Colorado-based team
under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
CO-TF1 is made up of 70 positions with over 200 trained members from 28 public and
private agencies in Colorado. It includes firefighters, paramedics, engineers and canine
handlers. The Task Force responds to disasters around the country to find and rescue
people who are trapped in urban settings; like building collapses. Task force members
have responded to the collapse of the World Trade Center during 9/11, hurricanes, floods
and tornadoes.
As the Search Team Manager, BC Osier will develop and implement the search com-
ponent of the task force tactical action plan and will coordinate, manage and supervise
all search and reconnaissance activities among other duties. We are proud to have Chief
Osier in this new role! !
Congratulations to Captain Stehle for his recent
promotion!
Congratulations to Vic Stehle for his recent promotion to Emergency Medical Ser-
vices (EMS) Captain! The EMS Captain’s primary duty is to supervise and assist in
the management of the District’s EMS Program, including the coordination of day
to day EMS activities. Stehle performed exceptionally well in his capacity as EMS
Lieutenant and has made our organization better, and we are excited to see him in this
new role. It is a well-deserved promotion! !
The Arvada Report | 17 | February - March 2021High Tea for Seniors
2021 Update
Due to the risks associated with COVID-19, the Arvada
Festivals Commission has made the decision to postpone
the High Tea for Seniors event until Fall 2021 in hopes that
WinterFest is D
now they can celebrate with Arvada’s long-time residents in-
person. For updates, visit www.arvadafestivals.com/
LE high-tea-for-seniors.
WinterSesh!
CA
N C E
Feb. 20, McIlvoy Park
The Arvada Festivals Commission is excited to bring a
miniature version of WinterFest to McIlvoy Park in Olde
Town on Feb. 20. It probably comes as no surprise that
things will look a bit different this time around, includ-
ing the 2021 name. WinterSesh will be divided into two
90-minute, ticketed sessions with limited capacity. Guests
can expect culturally diverse craft and artisan vendors,
food trucks, a beer garden and live entertainment.
For updates and ticket information, please visit
www.arvadafestivals.com or follow them on
Facebook @arvadafestivals.
The Arvada Festivals Commission is committed to providing safe events to the community and
will continue to follow all local and state public health guidelines and orders.
Neighborhood of the Year Award - winners announced!
To recognize and celebrate those neighbors who are build- Nine neighborhood groups submitted a nomination for
ing strong communities that make Arvada a great place the Neighborhood of the Year Award. The top four neigh-
to call home, the City created a Neighborhood of the Year borhoods were awarded a neighborhood mini-grant in the
Award. This year, more than ever, it was critical to focus amounts of $1000, $500, $250 and $150, a community tree
on strengthening social ties and a united sense of commu- planting, and a glass award to showcase at future neigh-
nity while remaining physically distant to work together borhood events. Here are your 2020 winners!
to slow the spread of COVID-19.
1st Place: 2nd Place: 3rd Place: 4th Place:
Club Crest South 86th Place Forest Springs Lake Arbor
Neighbors Connected (Leyden Rock) Comforteers Homeowners Association
To all of our neighborhoods who submitted a nomination for the award, thank you! We look forward to more
neighborhoods working towards creating vibrant, connected communities. For more information
on the award winners, visit www.arvada.org/neighborhood-of-the-year-award.
The Arvada Report | 18 | February - March 2021Boat inspections key to keeping the
Arvada Reservoir free of invasive species
Recently, the City’s Arvada Reservoir was featured in
the Colorado Municipal League’s publication Colorado
Municipalities. The article featured discussions about the
importance of boat inspections in maintaining healthy
ecosystems, how invasive species can negatively impact
water systems, and how Arvada Reservoir staff are helping
ensure the health of the Reservoir through boat inspec-
tions. The State of Colorado regulations require a state
standard for all boat inspections called a single system
- single message. Since 2016, the City of Arvada’s boat
inspection protocol at the Arvada/Blunn Reservoir has
conformed to those regulations, and thanks to the support
of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Arvada is proud to
be one of the 73 state inspection sites located throughout
Colorado. You can read the full article on page 43 in
the October 2020 edition of Colorado Municipalities at
www.cml.org/home/publications-news.
“The most important rule for managing invasive species is that all boats entering the reservoir must
be clean, drained and dry. Invasive species can live for several days in wet conditions.”
Pre-season boat inspections for Arvada Arvada Reservoir volunteer recruitment
Reservoir The Arvada Reservoir is anticipated to open for the
Pre-season boat inspections for anglers wishing to use
2021 fishing season on April 1, and we are now recruit-
their boats on Arvada Reservoir are anticipated to be
ing for volunteers to help out at the reservoir. Duties
held at the start of the spring season with a location to
may include collecting entry fees at the ranger station,
be determined. For up-to-date information, please visit
conducting boat inspections and monitoring reservoir
www.arvada.org/arvada-blunn-reservoir or call
activity for compliance with rules and guidelines.
720-898-7415.
Reservoir hours are yet to be determined, but include
early morning, daytime and evening hours on weekdays
and weekends. Training will be provided. If you are
interested in volunteering, visit www.arvada.org/
arvada-blunn-reservoir or contact Emily Alba at
720-990-1954 or ealba@arvada.org.
The Arvada Report | 19 | February - March 2021Open Year Round: Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Nature Center is currently closed for public hours; however,
Located inin-person
outdoor, limited-size 80-acre Majestic View Park,
and virtual offering are offered.
programs
public, school, scout, home school and community group programs, and rentals.
See latest updates at majesticviewnc.org.
Pre-registration requiredRequired
Online Pre-Registration for all classes
For All Classes
More
Someclass descriptions
of these programs and
mayprogram registration
be canceled or changedavailable at www.arvada.org/nature
due to COVID-19. “V” indicates virtual program.
All in-person programs require masks, temperature screening, small class sizes and physical distancing.
Kids Classes Family Classes
Nature’s Sweetheart Painting Stargazing for Everyone - V
Saturday, Feb. 13, 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2 & March 2, 7 to 8 p.m. All ages, free.
Ages 6-12 yrs., $15 (All materials included)
Different topic(s) each month.
Instructor leads this kids’, step-by-step tutorial.
Sixty Minute Celestial
Nature’s Music Mashup Saturday, Feb. 20, 7 to 8 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 26, 10 to 10:45 a.m. ages 3-7 yrs., free. & March 20, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Listen, play, and discover nature’s melody. Ages 6+ yrs., free.
Outside for 60 minutes with
The Plastic Problem
one very large telescope . . .
Saturday, March 27, 9:30
the night sky search is on!
to 11:30 a.m. Ages 10-18
yrs. $10. Make Your Own
Experiment & brainstorm Dreamcatcher
some sustainable solu- Saturday, Feb. 27, 9:30 to 11 a.m.
tions. Ages 12 yrs.+, $7.
Learn some of the history and make
Nose to Toes-Sensory Adventure Series
your own, unique imprint of one to
Monday-Friday, March 29-April 2, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
take home.
Ages 4-7 yrs. & Ages 7-12yrs. $45.
Skip into this mini series through our senses.
Adult Classes
Bird Lovers’ Valentine Walk Rock Scaping to Zen Gardens
Sunday, Feb. 14, 8 to 9 a.m. Adults, $5. Saturday, Feb. 20, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Adults, $20.
Bring your special someone for a valentine’s day bird walk. Learn about the historical Kennedy property rock. Then dig
deeper by creating your own mini zen garden.
Women in Nature
Saturday, March 6, 6 to 7 p.m. Adults, free.
Get inspired by the various women naturalists, scientists and
eco warriors to celebrate international women’s day this year.
The Arvada Report | 20 | February - March 2021Conversation Corner
Visit Majestic View Nature Center’s updated website!
Majestic View now has a new website for virtual learning programs, online scheduling, upcoming program calendar
and more! Check out the new content at majesticviewnc.org and get inspired to learn more about nature and make
connections.
Here are some things to know about the
new website:
• Quickly find upcoming programs and full descriptions
on the new calendar.
• Easily request a private program for your learning pod,
neighborhood or school online.
• Subscribe to the Nature Center’s bi-monthly newsletter
to get notified first when new program registrations
open.
• Family friendly on and offline environmental activities
can be found under the learning tab, in virtual learning
or in the conversation corner.
• No need to update your bookmark right away; the old
URL (www.arvada.org/nature) will redirect you to the
new site.
• Program registrations and secure payments will remain
on www.Active.com.
Visit the new website at MajesticViewNC.org and get inspired by nature today.
The Arvada Report | 21 | February - March 2021Golf at West Woods and Lake Arbor!
The City of Arvada is home to two City-owned, public
golf clubs that boast outstanding golf play. West Woods,
which recently celebrated its 26th anniversary, is located in
West Arvada and is home to three unique 9 hole courses
that allow for three different combinations of 18 holes; the
Sleeping Indian, the Cottonwood, and the Silo. Each course
provides brilliant natural scenery along with challenges
for golfers of all skill levels. West Woods also offers a state
of the art golf simulator for an indoor golf experience and
recently completed an award winning renovation. The golf
simulator experience is available for all seasons, leagues,
and to the non-golfer as an intro to the game. Lake Arbor,
which recently celebrated its 46th anniversary, is a golfing
oasis in the middle of a city-setting with emerald green
traditional fairways, tranquil ponds and creeks.
Both courses have added the Gallus App for ease in regis-
tering for tee times along with some other fun features.
To book your next tee time, download our app in the
app store or visit www.westwoodsgolf.com or
www.lakearborgolf.com.
2021 Arvada Community Garden plot signup
Garden plots are available at the Arvada Community Gar-
den, now in its 54th year. The garden is located on a three-
acre site at W. 57th and Garrison Street. Returning garden-
ers have until Feb. 8 to renew their garden plot from last
year. Beginning Feb. 9, applications for new gardeners will
be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Member-
ship is $40/year and includes 12x22 plot, ditch water, tool
and equipment usage, greenhouse space, gardener storage,
some plants and seeds, sunshine and plenty of free advice.
A limited number of 4x8 raised bed plots are available for
$25/year, and a few wheelchair accessible plots are available
for $15/year. Gardenships for special circumstances are
available on an individual basis.
The garden remained open last year during the pandemic
by following county and state guidelines, which include
wearing of masks, social distancing and capacity limits;
we will be following the guidelines again this year.
Membership requires a 15-hour volunteer commitment
to the community. The Arvada Community Gardeners
also offer free public gardening classes, festival attendance,
social activities, garden tours, a community herb
garden, an annual open house and much more.
Visit www.arvadagardeners.org for more information
and to sign up for a plot.
The Arvada Report | 22 | February - March 2021Supporting local businesses is
more important than ever
Here are some ideas from your City Council.”
How do you shop local?
Share your ideas by tagging
your social media posts with
#InvestInArvada or visit
www.InvestInArvada.org
to learn more.
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